2nd BMU Inter-School National Constitution Day Debate

26 November 2020 : The school team from the Debating Society participated in the 2nd BMU Inter-School National Constitution Day Debate organised by the Law School of the BML Munjal University on 26November 2020. 

The competition was based on applying and debating Constitutional principles to a fictitious factual scenario and presenting both views on an issue. More than 32 schools from all over the country; including cities like Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR participated in the event. 

The school team of : Drona Sharma (11 V), Shashank Sinha (11 U), Areeb Nabi (12 U) and Manhar Bansal (12U) after qualifying the three successive preliminary rounds held on 22 November;  beat the defending champions – Modern School, Barakhamba Road in the semi finals. The finals were conducted between DPS RK Puram and La Martiniere School, Kolkata. The school team came second, with a narrow margin. 

The competition was judged by senior Constitutional lawyers practising in the Supreme Court of India and the other courts. It was an enriching experience for the team.